State Tech Magazine
JUNE 6, 2024
Ransomware attacks are increasing in frequency, scale and sophistication. According to the most recent Rubrik Zero Labs report, “The State of Data Security: Measuring Your Data’s Risk,” 94 percent of IT and security leaders reported that their organizations experienced significant cyberattacks last year; one-third of these victims endured at least one ransomware attack.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 6, 2024
As artists arrange objects on a canvas, they do four things deliberately that other people don’t. Elspeth Kirkman says doing those four things—and tackling our biases along the way—can lead to better choices.
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GAO (US Government Accountability Office)
JUNE 6, 2024
Hundreds of billions of dollars are potentially missing from what should be collected in taxes each year. Known as the “tax gap,” this money is the difference between what is owed and what is paid by taxpayers. The tax gap has been a problem for.
McKinsey Public & Social Sector Insights
JUNE 6, 2024
When technologies reach a certain level of maturity, the next challenge is speed and scale. Factories and entire supply networks—not use cases—become the pilots.
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Breckenridge’s short-term rental boom—over 4,200 licenses —put intense pressure on the town’s small staff and manual processes. Facing compliance and efficiency challenges, the town teamed up with GovOS to automate its STR licensing. The new system: Cut admin time Reduced errors Improved the experience for property owners and town staff Discover the full impact of automation on Breckenridge’s STR management—download the case study.
GCN
JUNE 6, 2024
Much of the increase in hate and extremism can be attributed to a 50% surge in white supremacy hate groups in 2023, the highest jump ever recorded by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The City Fix
JUNE 6, 2024
Climate change and social inequality are two of the most pressing challenges of our time. But, in the race to net zero, a narrow focus on decarbonization risks exacerbating inequality and results in a rising tide of “greenlash” (backlash against.
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GCN
JUNE 6, 2024
Washington state's model provides a walk-in, “one-stop shop” for substance-use disorder patients. U.S. Sen. Maria Cantwell is now championing it in Congress.
AWS Public Sector Blog
JUNE 6, 2024
This is a guest post written by the leaders from the University of Pittsburgh’s Athletic Department. The University of Pittsburgh Athletics Department has always embraced innovation. Their football team was the first to put numbers on their jerseys and to travel by plane. In 1914, they fielded a women’s varsity basketball team, six years before women had the right to vote.
GCN
JUNE 6, 2024
COMMENTARY | Today’s auditors don’t just account for finances, they also account for outcomes. Local government leaders should look to them as key allies.
Government Technology Insider
JUNE 6, 2024
As state governments consider how best to support worker’s rights, including work-life balance and improved access to healthcare, many are discovering the benefits of paid family and medical leave (PFML) programs for individuals, employers, and states. Data from states with active programs have demonstrated their efficacy and necessity , showing reductions in employee bankruptcy and employer costs, increased participation in the workforce, and decreased usage of other state benefits such as unem
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Maintaining parks and recreation facilities efficiently is no easy task, especially when faced with scheduling issues, aging infrastructure, and inconsistent inspections. Join us for this insightful webinar where we explore the most common challenges departments like yours are facing and how digital tools like CityReporter can help you streamline operations, ensure safety, and make better use of your resources.
Open Access Government - Technology News
JUNE 6, 2024
In March, the unveiling of the NHS Productivity Plan marked a significant milestone in UK healthcare, with the Chancellor announcing a cash injection of £3.4 billion into the NHS. But what changes will be made? Here Jess O’Dwyer, General Manager for Europe, Pocketalk , explores how healthcare in Ireland should inform the NHS Beyond a mere infusion of funds, the NHS Productivity Plan represents a strategic initiative to modernise the entire NHS operation.
GCN
JUNE 6, 2024
Amid a rapid increase in ransomware attacks on schools, the agency is allocating $200 million over three years to strengthen cyber protections.
ParkTalk podcast
JUNE 6, 2024
In 2019, a ParkTalk Podcast series covered pickleball's popularity and health benefits. Five years later, we reexamine the sport and explore the growth in the last half decade and how the culture around pickleball can continue to change. In 2019, a ParkTalk Podcast series covered pickleball's popularity and health benefits. Five years later, we reexamine the sport and explore the growth in the last half decade and how the culture around pickleball can continue to change.
Princeton Public Library
JUNE 6, 2024
Everyone has a story to tell. Even if a person sees no great value in their own story or chooses not to share it, the texture of The post Voices from Princeton and beyond appeared first on Princeton Public Library.
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Government agencies that rely on tax revenue to fund critical services and infrastructure are finding it more urgent than ever to bridge the gap between under-reported tax revenue and taxpayers’ understanding of the processes. This is especially true as things like short-term rentals (STRs) have grown in popularity and become new sources of income for residents.
GovLoop
JUNE 6, 2024
An interview with Meredith Ward, Deputy Executive Director, National Association of State Chief Information Officers (NASCIO) Whether they like it or not, state and local governments cannot afford to go it alone on cybersecurity. First, because so many of their systems and services are interconnected, an attack on one agency puts others at risk. Also, they can find strength in numbers, with the opportunity to share insights, information and even resources.
GovPilot
JUNE 6, 2024
The NJ Township just began a new partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
GovLoop
JUNE 6, 2024
Improving public trust and engagement doesn’t happen by chance. It requires a strategy, a clear metric for success — more than click and open rates — and data to benchmark against. And agencies should realize that their audiences are ever-changing, said Carolina Prieto, Solution Advisor for Digital Communications with Granicus, a company that provides digital experiences to help agencies better serve their constituents.
GovPilot
JUNE 6, 2024
Lodi Borough expands their partnership with the government management software provider to streamline operations and government services in the municipality.
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Join this insightful webinar on how local governments can reduce costs and optimize resources. Discover how municipalities like yours are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery, reduce operational costs, and generate lasting ROI. Key Takeaways: Learn actionable steps to reduce operational costs and increase community engagement Explore how digital tools can streamline inspections and reporting Understand the financial and operational benefits of digital management solutions Hear real-
Partnership for Public Service
JUNE 6, 2024
Recently, the Partnership took more than two dozen 2024 Samuel J. Heyman Service to America Medals ® finalists up to Capitol Hill to promote their work to their congressional representatives. The meetings, dubbed “Sammies Hill Day,” took place with senators and representatives on both sides of the aisle and was a fantastic way to highlight the impressive work of the thousands of federal employees who serve the American people every day. 2024 Sammies finalist Pete Guria, a director at the Enviro
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